Single Review: Dance Gavin Dance’s “Pussy Vultures”

Dance Gavin Dance rocked the post-hardcore scene last year with their fifth studio album Acceptance Speech, putting the band at a new level of talent and greatness. Now, as fans wait for more material from Dance Gavin Dance, the band surprisingly dropped an incredible B-side from the already exceptional album. The song “Pussy Vultures” further exemplifies the talents and skills of their new vocalist Tillian Pearson, and makes their unique sound even more relevant in the music scene.

The new track “Pussy Vultures” is the perfect dose of Dance Gavin Dance that a fan needs to keep them waiting for another album. The pattern of dreamy, atmospheric verses to intensified, scattered, and unclean choruses is the epitome of Dance Gavin Dance’s style, however, this ceases to get old. There is nothing quite like listening to a new song from a band that sounds so fresh yet so familiar at the same time, and “Pussy Vultures” accomplishes this perfectly. The riffs effortlessly flow from chaotic to melodic while the vocals follow the same pattern, giving the track the perfect balance. Dance Gavin Dance also does an incredible job of giving each melody a catchy, sing along sound, giving “Pussy Vultures” the edge it needs to stand out on its own.

Another classic aspect of this band’s single is the remarkable lyricism. Once again, Dance Gavin Dance are old pros in the post-hardcore genre, leaving this B-side’s excellence as no surprise. They capture the deterioration of a relationship with vivid imagery : “And when it’s over (you can’t recreate the past) / My mind is an ocean (wish I built a bigger raft)” and potent emotions: “Nostalgia, we used to lose ourselves in conversation / Nothing was final, we used to brace ourselves for separation”. The idea of losing the woman you love to “pussy vultures” as the disconnection occurs is strongly portrayed with every word in the song, hitting home for any listener who has experienced a similar situation.

Yet again, Dance Gavin Dance fails to disappoint their fans with the release of Acceptance Speech’s B-side, “Pussy Vultures.” The track refreshes the intoxicating style of the band while still building from the roots of their sound. This single is such an exciting addition to the band’s discography, and makes fans so anxious to hear what Dance Gavin Dance has in store for the future. From the sounds of “Pussy Vultures”, don’t plan on being disappointed.

I'm one of those music kids from New Jersey. However, my lack of skills in playing instruments and creating music has driven my need to be involved in the music scene in a different way. Thank god for my ability to write. If you put my iPod on shuffle you would find Of Mice & Men, Amy Winehouse, Beartooth, Fall Out Boy, Florence and the Machine, My Chemical Romance, Guns N' Roses, and even Lady Gaga. There is nothing I enjoy more than expanding my musical knowledge and building my career in the music industry.